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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 268.50 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 268.50 and 132.45 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 268.50 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/268.50 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 268.50 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 35,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,562.83/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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